clapping

adj. applauding

n. accolade

v. clap hands, applaud; make a loud noise; send quickly, do quickly

A clap is the sound made by striking together two flat surfaces, as in the body parts of humans or animals. Humans clap with the palms of their hands, often in a constant drone to express appreciation or approval (see applause), but also in rhythm to match sounds in music and dance. Seals are among the animals that clap. Clapping however, is very much a group activity. Clapping on your own in a large group or audience may show your enthusiasm and approval but will likely render you socially rejected. If in doubt, wait until the people around you begin to clap and simply join in! This approach makes for a much more enjoyable experience at mimimum risk.
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Noun
1. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
(synonym) applause, hand clapping
(hypernym) approval, commendation
(hyponym) hand
(part-holonym) ovation, standing ovation
(derivation) applaud, clap, spat, acclaim

Noun
1. a sudden very loud noise
(synonym) bang, eruption, blast, loud noise
(hypernym) noise
(hyponym) water hammer
2. a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
(synonym) gonorrhea, gonorrhoea
(hypernym) venereal disease, VD, social disease, Cupid's itch, Cupid's disease, Venus's curse, sexually transmitted disease
3. a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
(synonym) clack
(hypernym) noise
Verb
1. put quickly or forcibly; "The judge clapped him in jail"
(hypernym) put, set, place, pose, position, lay
2. cause to strike the air in flight; "The big bird clapped its wings"
(hypernym) beat, flap
3. clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
(synonym) applaud, spat, acclaim
(hypernym) gesticulate, gesture, motion
(hyponym) bravo
(entail) approve, O.K., okay, sanction
(derivation) clapper, applauder
4. clap one's hands together; "The children were clapping to the music"
(synonym) spat
(hypernym) gesticulate, gesture, motion
(derivation) clapper, applauder
5. strike the air in flight; "the wings of the birds clapped loudly"
(hypernym) beat, flap
6. strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
(hypernym) hit
7. strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise; "clap two boards together"
(hypernym) hit
(derivation) clack

(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Clap
  

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It's difficult to clap with only one hand.
It's hard to succeed without support.